Leadership

Pastors & Staff

pastoral leadership

Dr. Johnny Nix

Senior Pastor

Pastor Johnny Nix is the Senior Pastor of Pickett's Mill, and leads the church with dynamic Bible preaching and a vision for reaching families with the gospel in the Atlanta area.
For over 25 years, Pastor Johnny has been pastoring and preaching in Georgia and Tennessee, and has been the senior pastor of Pickett's Mill Baptist Church for 7 years.
Pastor Johnny holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Theology and a Master's Degree from the Crown College of the Bible. He also holds a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Ministry and a Ph.D in psychology and counseling from Bethany Divinity College and Seminary.

Ministry leaders & Office staff

Justin Ballew

Minister of Music
Justin Ballew began serving as the Minister of Music in June of 2021. Justin was saved at the age of 7 during Sunday School at Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church, where he attended and has been actively involved for nearly 20 years. He has served in music ministries in both Georgia and Texas. Justin is also a public school music teacher in Paulding County School District.  
Justin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Truett McConnell University and a Master of Music degree from Anderson University.
He and his wife, Taylor were married in 2017 and welcomed their daughter in 2024.

Heather Reynolds

Children's Director
Heather Reynolds began serving as the Children’s Director in April 2021 at Pickett’s Mill. Heather was saved at age 12 during a revival service at her childhood church, First Baptist Church of Dallas, Georgia. Heather came to Pickett’s Mill as a sophomore in high school in 2005 and has been actively involved in our children’s ministries ever since, including VBS, summer camp and teaching Children’s Church.
Heather holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University, as well as a Master’s Degree in the same field from Piedmont University. Heather currently teaches at Northside Elementary in Paulding County.

Jamie Gastley

Ministry Assistant
Events Coordinator
Jamie Gastley is the Ministry Coordinator at Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church. Jamie came to Pickett’s Mill in February of 2001. She came to know Christ at age 6 in her home state of Tennessee, where she grew up as a pastor’s daughter. She moved to Georgia while in college and later made it her home. Jamie has served at Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church for many years as Children’s Director, and currently serves as the church Ministry Events Coordinator and church pianist.

Joell Molohon

Ministry Assistant
Finance Administrator
Joell Molohon is the financial administrator at Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church. Joell came to Pickett’s Mill in February of 2021. She grew up in a local Southern Baptist Church and came to know Jesus at the age of 12. Joell and her husband Patrick have 6 children. They are Mimi and Grandpa to 7 grandchildren who they think hung the moon.
Joell loves spending time with family, going for long walks and being outdoors. Her life’s verse is found in Philippians 4:6-7. "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Hannah Nix

Learning Tree Director
Bio coming soon!

Katie Seniw

Ministry Assistant
Office Manager
Katie Seniw serves as the Office Manager at Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church. She earned a degree in Business Administration from Georgia Highlands College in 2012, the same year she was saved at First Baptist Church of Buchanan. Katie and her husband, Jonathon, moved to the area in 2022, along with their daughter, Anna, and quickly felt at home within the Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church community.
Beyond her professional role, Katie is passionate about family time, cooking, and home renovation projects. Her favorite Bible verse, 1 Peter 5:7—"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you"—continues to inspire her in both her personal and spiritual life.

Volunteer Ministry Leaders

Chairman of Deacons

James Hughes

Audio Visual Team

Michelle Miller

Homeschool Co-Op

Brooke Banko

J.O.Y. Senior Adult Ministry

Jack & Judy Bell

Music Academy

Taylor Ballew

Operation Christmas Child Coordinator

Alicia Easterly

Director of Ushers & Greeters

Abel Belo